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Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones

Retail Price£299
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones
4.8(915 Reviews Rated)
Best Suited For
Over-ear comfortIndustry-leading ANCOffice CallsLong Flights
Local Retail Availability
Amazon UK£299Argos£303
Sony Hardware

Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones

Retail Price£349
Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
4.5(5 Reviews Rated)
Best Suited For
AudiophilesTravel Noise CancellationHi-Res LDAC
Local Retail Availability
Amazon UK£349Argos£353
Specification KeySony WH-1000XM5 Wireless HeadphonesSony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
Design Categoryheadphonesheadphones
Connection Standardhybridbluetooth
Active Noise Cancellation✅ Active ANC✅ Active ANC
Continuous Playback30 Hours40 Hours
Driver Diameter30 mm40 mm
Waterproof RatingIPX0IPX4
Earbud Weight250 g245 g
Heuristics Compatibility Score96/10096/100